I'm looking to begin novel units to supplement my required basal. I teach a 3rd and 4th grade combined class. I use Sarah, Plain and Tall at middle of 3rd grade. Other suggestions for late 3rd? I was thinking Stone Fox. For 4th grade possibly Because of Winn Dixie early and Sign of the Beaver later? Any thought from teachers who have use these novels?

The fourth graders I work with have read Wonder by RJ Palacio and The Tarantula in My Purse by Jean Craighead George. The students really enjoyed them! They would also be appropriate to give to students at the end of third grade.